Ponsawan flushed 3/4 of a roll of toliet paper down the host family's toliet and plugged it up. This is not the first time she has done this. She has told Ponsawan Opal) numerous times not to use so much toliet paper and she continues to do so. This time the clog is very large. They have been able to clear the previous clogs themselves in the past but they are not sure they will be able to do so with this one. Everything they have tried so far has not worked. They called a plummer and the estimate is between $600 and $700 if they have to clear it. Part of this expense is because a Sunday is not a regular work day so the rates are higher.
The host mom went to a hardware store to get some items to see if they will work. If not they will have no choice but to have the plummer do the work. They are not able to use the water in their home at all as it will not drain.
Please let the natural parents know they are responsible for the cost of the damage. We can not expect our host families to pay for damage caused by a student. If they are able to fix the clog themselves the cost will be minimal but if the plummer has to fix it the cost will be more. I have asked the host family to send me the bills for the damage and I will sent them to you. Please prepare the natural parents for this.